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Quiz about The Great Life Of River Phoenix

The Great Life Of River Phoenix Quiz

This quiz is based solely on his movies and life. Have fun and enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by chambers. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
chambers

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,106

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
13 / 20

Plays
4333

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (15/20), Guest 71 (15/20), Guest 1 (15/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. What is the name of his character in the hit movie 'Stand By Me'? Hint

Teddy Deauchamp

Vern Tessio

Chris Chambers

Gordie LaChance

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Question 2 of 20

2. How many movies did he appear in with Harrison Ford? Hint

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Question 3 of 20

3. Before his parents legally changed their last name to Phoenix, what was River's last name?

Answer: (One Word ... not the top)

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Question 4 of 20

4. In the sleeper hit, 'A Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon' (1988), who does River's character sleep with? Hint

His father's girlfriend, his cousin Henrietta, his teacher Ms. Lane.

His cousin Tiffany, his best friend's girlfriend, his father's girlfriend.

His father's girlfriend, his best friend's girlfriend, a girl who likes his best friend.

His best friend's girlfriend, His teacher Ms. Lane, his cousin Tiffany.

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Question 5 of 20

5. Which actress co-starred in 'Mosquito Coast' with him? Hint

Tiffiny-Amber Thiessen

Molly Ringwald

Samantha Mathis

Martha Plimpton

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Question 6 of 20

6. Which famous Hollywood actor owned The Viper Room? Hint

Johnny Depp

Corey Feldmen

Chris Farley

Brendan Fraser

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Question 7 of 20

7. River was orginally cast in the movie 'Interview With A Vampire', however, after his death another actor replaced him. What part was River supposed to have played? Hint

Lestat

Louie

Reporter

Armand

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which actress was River seeing at the time of his death? Hint

Jenny Garth

Tori Spelling

Samantha Mathis

Tiffany Amber-Theisen

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Question 9 of 20

9. What is the name of the band that River's sister, Rain, and a few of River's close friends started and performed in? Hint

Rain's Rays

Rio's Trio

Aleka's Attick

R.E.M

10. 'Young and strong hollywood star, in the early morning light, this star, fell down on Sunset Boulevard', is a verse from the song 'River'. What is the name of the group that sings this song? Hint

Chantal Kreviazik

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Natalie Merchant

R.E.M

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Question 11 of 20

11. What is located at the site where River died, to honor his memory? Hint

plaque and picture

picture and posters of movies that he has starred in

plaque and stuffed animals

plaque and a sign that says 'Don't Do Drugs'

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Question 12 of 20

12. River's younger brother is now known as, Joaquin. What name did Joaquin adopt at the age of 4, to give himself a more earthy name like his brother, River, and his sister, Rain? Hint

Maple

Water

Ray Of Sun

Leaf

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Question 13 of 20

13. What is the name of the movie that starred Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix? Hint

My Own Private Idaho

A Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon

Stand By Me

Running On Empty

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which 'Friends' star, also appeared with River in 'A Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon'? Hint

Jennifer Anniston

Lisa Kudrow

David Schwimmer

Matthew Perry

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Question 15 of 20

15. On which date was River born? Hint

August 30th, 1971

July 30th, 1970

September 23rd, 1969

August 23rd, 1970

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Question 16 of 20

16. Which of the following movies didn't River appear in? Hint

Running On Empty

Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom

Sneakers

Explorers

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Question 17 of 20

17. What is the name that his family and closed friends called him?

Answer: (One Word ... think Duran Duran Song!)

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Question 18 of 20

18. In the movie 'The Thing Called Love' (1993), did the actors that appeared in the movie use their own voices to perform the singing parts?

Yes

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Question 19 of 20

19. In the hit movie 'My Own Private Idaho' (1991), what exactly is the occupation of Keanu's and River's characters? Hint

assassins

hustlers

gang members

squeegy kids

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Question 20 of 20

20. What is the name of the last movie filmed, that was to be River's final movie to be released prior to his death? Hint

Silent Tongue

Sneakers

My Own Private Idaho

The Thing Called Love

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of his character in the hit movie 'Stand By Me'?

Answer: Chris Chambers

In this movie he played a sweet kid who was misguided and misjudged by the adults in his life. His character Chris Chambers was best friends with Gordie LaChance, who later became a famous writer. Chris admitted to Gordie on their trek to see the 'dead' kid, that he stole the milk money. Chris did admit that he gave the money back and still got blamed for stealing it, because the teacher kept the money and bought herself a new skirt. Later in life Chris became a lawyer and was stabbed while standing in line at a store.

He tried to break up the disagreement, but to know avail. This was one great movie.

2. How many movies did he appear in with Harrison Ford?

Answer: 2

He played Harrison's eldest son in the 'Mosquito Coast' in 1986, and he portrayed Harrison's character, Indiana Jones as a youngster, in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' in 1989.

3. Before his parents legally changed their last name to Phoenix, what was River's last name?

Answer: Bottom

The Bottom Family changed their last name to Phoenix, so as to forget their past.

4. In the sleeper hit, 'A Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon' (1988), who does River's character sleep with?

Answer: His father's girlfriend, his best friend's girlfriend, a girl who likes his best friend.

5. Which actress co-starred in 'Mosquito Coast' with him?

Answer: Martha Plimpton

For a time they were a couple, and his death hit her rather hard.

6. Which famous Hollywood actor owned The Viper Room?

Answer: Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp, of 'Nightmare On Elm Street' and '21 Jump Street' fame, owned The Viper. Johnny, River, and Flea of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, would often socialize together. River passed out on curbside outside The Viper Club.

7. River was orginally cast in the movie 'Interview With A Vampire', however, after his death another actor replaced him. What part was River supposed to have played?

Answer: Reporter

He was also supposed to be in 'Safe Passage'. He was replaced by Sean Astin in the film. River was also supposed to play in 'Total Eclipse' and was replaced by Leonardo DiCaprio.

8. Which actress was River seeing at the time of his death?

Answer: Samantha Mathis

9. What is the name of the band that River's sister, Rain, and a few of River's close friends started and performed in?

Answer: Aleka's Attick

10. 'Young and strong hollywood star, in the early morning light, this star, fell down on Sunset Boulevard', is a verse from the song 'River'. What is the name of the group that sings this song?

Answer: Natalie Merchant

If you check out the website Rios Attic, you will find that other performers and stars have dedicated songs in River's memory. He will live in our hearts forever.

11. What is located at the site where River died, to honor his memory?

Answer: plaque and picture

12. River's younger brother is now known as, Joaquin. What name did Joaquin adopt at the age of 4, to give himself a more earthy name like his brother, River, and his sister, Rain?

Answer: Leaf

Joaquin is his birth name.

13. What is the name of the movie that starred Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix?

Answer: My Own Private Idaho

Martha Plimpton was the one who introduced the two; Martha used to date River. She introduced the two on the set of 'Parenthood'.

14. Which 'Friends' star, also appeared with River in 'A Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon'?

Answer: Matthew Perry

15. On which date was River born?

Answer: August 23rd, 1970

16. Which of the following movies didn't River appear in?

Answer: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom

17. What is the name that his family and closed friends called him?

Answer: Rio

18. In the movie 'The Thing Called Love' (1993), did the actors that appeared in the movie use their own voices to perform the singing parts?

Answer: Yes

Sandra Bullock was also in that movie, she played a girl who was trying to break into the country music scene. In the movie we get to hear them sing one song each.

19. In the hit movie 'My Own Private Idaho' (1991), what exactly is the occupation of Keanu's and River's characters?

Answer: hustlers

20. What is the name of the last movie filmed, that was to be River's final movie to be released prior to his death?

Answer: The Thing Called Love

"The Thing Called Love" (1993) was the last film he completed. The last film released featuring River Phoenix was "Silent Tongue" (1994). Although River is gone from our lives, he will never be forgotten. Thank you for taking this quiz.

Source: Author chambers

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